Common Sense for District 5
Pragmatic, local leadership fighting to protect rural healthcare, support public education, champion working families, and represent all North Idahoans in Boise.
Meet Your District 5 Candidates
Practical, community-focused leadership fighting for rural healthcare, strong public education, labor protections, and common-sense government in Boise.
Mirna Pleines
State Representative Candidate • Seat 5A"Boise decisions directly affect whether our rural hospitals stay open and whether families can access care close to home."
Mirna brings 10+ years of healthcare compliance expertise, including work at a local Critical Access Hospital. As a military spouse and former single mother, she is focused on rural hospital funding, veteran care, childcare affordability, and working families.
Lee Wallace
State Representative Candidate • Seat 5B"Serving our community through education and leadership to ensure North Idaho voices are heard in Boise."
Lee Wallace is a Communications Instructor at North Idaho College and an educator with the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance. Holding a Master’s in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University and four degrees across law enforcement and drafting, Lee brings decades of educational and public service experience to the legislature.
Adam Chapman
State Senate Candidate • District 5"Working to mobilize our economy and transform it into one that solves real problems for working families."
Adam Chapman is a Coeur d’Alene community member championing working-class economic relief, pro-labor priorities, and environmental stewardship. Adam is campaigning to protect Lake Coeur d’Alene, lower healthcare costs, and bring balance back to the Idaho Senate.
Election Information & Key Deadlines
Ensure your voice is heard. Verify your registration, request an absentee ballot, or locate your polling place before Election Day.
Pre-Registration Deadline
Delivered to the Elections Office by 5:00 PM for paper applications or Midnight for online registration.
Register Online via VoteIdaho.gov →Absentee Ballot Request Cutoff
Requests must reach the Elections Office by 5:00 PM for paper forms or Midnight for online requests.
Request Absentee Ballot →In-Person Early Voting Window
Vote early in person at the Kootenai County Elections Office, Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Elections Office Details →General Election Day
In-person voting is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Confirm your voter registration before heading out.
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